Cost of Living in Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
92.9
U.S. average = 100 · #211 of 387
Median wage
$54,060
all jobs · $3,668/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$889
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Oshkosh, WI to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Oshkosh, WI vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.9 | −7.1% |
| Housing | 74.4 | −25.6% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | −9.4% |
| Other services | 99.4 | −0.6% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Oshkosh, WI
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $875 | $35,000/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $889 | $35,560/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,149 | $45,960/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,543 | $61,720/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,651 | $66,040/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Oshkosh, WI
Your take-home pay
$44,020
per year · effective tax rate 18.6%
$3,668Monthly
$1,834Twice a month
$1,693Every 2 weeks
$21.16Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,307
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,352
- Medicare (1.45%)$784
- Wisconsin income tax$1,598
- Take-home pay$44,020
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.40% state
Highest-paying jobs in Oshkosh, WI
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oshkosh, WI expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area are 92.9% of the U.S. average, with housing at 74.4%. It is the #211 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Oshkosh, WI?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $55,757 in Oshkosh, WI (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $54,060.
How much is rent in Oshkosh, WI?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Oshkosh, WI are $875 for a studio, $889 for one bedroom, $1,149 for two bedrooms and $1,543 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Oshkosh, WI
Management Occupations
- Financial Manager — $137,120
- Industrial Production Manager — $111,840
- General and Operations Manager — $111,210
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $94,030
- Accountant and Auditor — $77,580
- Human Resources Specialist — $68,940
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $63,060
- Logistician — $61,260
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $104,000
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Industrial Engineer — $97,180
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $60,150
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,860
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $87,340
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $56,660
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $48,230
- Nursing Assistant — $44,590
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $35,700
Protective Service Occupations
- Security Guard — $36,330
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $37,850
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,500
- Food Preparation Worker — $32,340
- Waiter and Waitress — $29,840
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $28,610
- Bartender — $23,120
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $38,540
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,140
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $61,240
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $60,410
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $49,320
- Retail Salesperson — $32,690
- Cashier — $30,550
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $66,040
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $63,170
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $49,290
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $47,730
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,090
- Office Clerks, General — $45,030
- Customer Service Representative — $43,240
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $41,700
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $93,210
- Carpenter — $84,430
- Electrician — $77,080
- Construction Laborer — $51,270
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $75,680
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $58,470
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $76,160
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $64,760
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $62,250
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $60,720
- Printing Press Operator — $58,750
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $58,560
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $57,260
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $57,260
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $56,960
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $43,970
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $59,490
- Light Truck Driver — $48,220
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $45,970
- Stocker and Order Filler — $34,750